Rutgers Gardens Celebrates Centennial With Ambitious Growth Plan

Rutgers Gardens, a treasured oasis that draws thousands for classes, weddings and walks in the woods, will be designated a Horticultural Landmark by the American Society for Horticulture Science, joining the prestigious ranks of the New York Botanical Garden, the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., and Monticello in Virginia. Managers of the gardens are also working on a long-term plan that envisions roughly $70 million in upgrades, funded mostly by donors and revenue generated by events at the gardens, and featuring a 1.5-mile educational path dedicated to explaining the evolution of plants, trees, grasses, insects and animals over 400 million years and an improved entrance for welcoming visitors.